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Vanderbilt Liver Transplant

Vanderbilt Liver Transplant Program

Founded in 1990, the Vanderbilt Liver Transplant Program has performed more than 1,450 successful liver transplants, the largest number in Tennessee. We are committed to providing patients with compassionate care that combines state-of-the-art technology with extensive clinical experience. Our approach is centered around a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team trained to address and coordinate every aspect of care, including surgery, hepatology, psychological services, nursing, pharmacy, and social work. As part of a world-renown research institution, our patients have access to clinical trials not commonly found elsewhere. Read more.

Our Expertise in Practice: Dual-Organ Transplants

Patients with multi-system organ dysfunction may be candidates for a dual-organ transplantation. Despite the challenges, our team has performed heart-kidney, heart-liver and heart-lung dual-organ transplants. Learn more about what makes Vanderbilt Transplant unique.

Through the exceptional capabilities and caring spirit of its people, Vanderbilt will lead in improving the healthcare of individuals and communities regionally, nationally and internationally. We will combine our transformative learning programs and compelling discoveries to provide distinctive personalized care.